- Seminar
- Science & Technology
- Online
- 28 November 2022
Reducing your carbon footprint – air and ground source heat pumps
Climate Change Working Group
28 November 2022
6.30 pm
Overview
How can air and ground source heat pumps reduce emissions of greenhouse gases?
This online seminar will begin with an interview of Florence Collier by Lit & Phil member Dr Brian Tyler. The discussion will aim to describe types of heat pumps, their availability, installation and implementation, costs and general aspects of use in the UK.
David Heaton, an experienced mechanical engineer, will then talk about his experience of living with an air source heat pump.
In the second half of the meeting, the speakers will form a panel to answer questions from attendees. So come prepared with your questions to get the most out of this seminar.
Good to know: the meeting will be online using the BlueJeans meetings app, allowing all users to be seen and join the discussion.
Florence Collier
Florence Collier is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience designing heating and ventilation systems. She is currently advising local architects and clients to improve people’s homes (new and existing) and carry out Retrofit Assessments, heating and ventilation design for People Powered Retrofit.
You can read about Florence’s retrofit adventures via her blog humblebee.eco
David Heaton
David Heaton has been working in diesel engine research and development for 38 years, at companies including Ricardo and Perkins/Caterpillar. He is currently a senior technical specialist at a global diesel engine manufacturer. David has a strong interest in environmental issues and climate change.
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